Located in the city of Nagahama, Dayo-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-mikoto, a major kami associated with thunder and storms. The shrine's architecture reflects its Heian period origins, featuring traditional Japanese-style buildings with tiled roofs. Visitors can explore the shrine's inner sanctum to see a sacred mirror and a wooden statue of Susanoo-no-mikoto.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Susanoo
- 祀られている神
- Susanoo-no-mikoto, Taka-mori
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Guests are advised to remove their shoes before entering the main hall to avoid contaminating the sacred area with foreign objects.
文化的背景
Susanoo-no-mikoto is also revered as the god of storms and fish, highlighting the shrine's significance in the region's fishing industry. The shrine hosts a annual New Year's festival (Oshogatsu), where visitors can participate in traditional rituals and enjoy local food and drinks.
歴史
The shrine was originally built in 748 during the Nara period.